- Chandrayaan 3’s upcoming landing holds immense significance for India’s space exploration achievements.
- The mission showcases India’s advancements in lunar exploration technology and capabilities.
- The anticipated success of Chandrayaan 3 underscores India’s growing reputation in the global space community.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has confirmed that the Chandrayaan-3 mission is proceeding as scheduled, with a planned landing attempt at 5.45 pm and an anticipated touchdown on the moon’s surface around 6.04 pm. The live coverage of this momentous event will be available on ISRO’s official website, various social media platforms, and their YouTube channel. Additionally, the DD National television channel will broadcast the event, with the live stream starting at 5:27 PM leading up to the expected landing at 6:04 PM.
Chandrayaan-3’s soft landing will take place in four distinct phases. To provide viewers with enriched insights, the coverage will include these stages. In a remarkable development, Prime Minister Modi is set to virtually attend the Chandrayaan-3 soft landing program from South Africa. The nation is collectively hoping for the successful landing of the Vikram lander, with prayers and havans being held in Uttar Pradesh.
Meanwhile, as India prepares for its historic moment, a recent incident involving the Russian spacecraft Luna-25 serves as a reminder of the challenges in lunar exploration. The Luna-25 automatic lunar probe, operated by Roscosmos, experienced a crash due to propulsion unit malfunctions during orbit adjustment. This unfortunate incident highlights the complexities and risks associated with lunar missions.
On the brighter side, NASA’s Perseverance rover has made a noteworthy discovery in its secondary role of solar observation. It has detected an expanding sunspot, AR3058, on the Sun’s southern hemisphere. While this phenomenon is not visible from Earth, it has the potential to grow and might impact our planet.
Utilizing its Mastcam-Z camera system, primarily designed for Martian exploration, the Perseverance rover’s ability to capture daily images of the Sun has led to this valuable solar observation.
As Chandrayaan-3 approaches its historic landing, the global space community remains engaged in both celebration and reflection on the challenges of lunar exploration. The contrast between India’s preparations for success and the Russian mission’s recent setback underscores the intricacies of space endeavors.
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